Day 1: For sure past peak. One of the bigger Kevin White fans in the world but this is a boring and not interesting wine at this point. Earth, water, minerals and celery. Very little left here. This is just past peak and not flawed in any way. 82 points Day 3 & 4: So no go here. This is a tired wine past its peak. Tobacco, earth, diluted and light fruits. Not much left here. Could be an off bottle as I gave it 91 points earlier but not detecting and flaws. Recommendation: Get another vintage.
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90pts. A wine that improved with age based on previous notes from 2019, 2020 and 2021. This time it had its best showing. Tannins were mild, blue berry, black currant fruits. Very good QPR all these years later. Not sure it will improve from here though, in its prime right now.
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Lively blueberry and blackberry. Pepper, orange and spice compliment the fruit on the palate. Supported by fresh acidity. Drinks well upon opening and seems like near term drinker.
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4 Kevin White Wines: Tasted next to the 2017 La Fraternite & En Hommage. Solid but not as good as the 2017 version. Raspberries, floral, earth, mild funk and minerals. A bit shorter finish than the 17. I don't see this wine as a long term ager and consume from now to 2024.
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Double decanted. Might be the biggest predominant Grenache I’ve come across. Definitely on the young side, but drinkable (gluggable) from the start. Really tasty.
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Another impressive showing from this producer, P&P. As my domestic Grenache is down to 2 bottles, this was an excellent counter to my lack of enthusiasm for this grape from outside of France. Ripe, but full of energy, framboise on the nose, ripe strawberry on the palate. great spices added too.
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10/17/2023 - bajayngo wrote:
Always deliciously ripe fruit that pushes the modern envelope, but stays balanced with great acids.
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5/21/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 82 Points
Day 1: For sure past peak. One of the bigger Kevin White fans in the world but this is a boring and not interesting wine at this point. Earth, water, minerals and celery. Very little left here. This is just past peak and not flawed in any way. 82 points
Day 3 & 4: So no go here. This is a tired wine past its peak. Tobacco, earth, diluted and light fruits. Not much left here. Could be an off bottle as I gave it 91 points earlier but not detecting and flaws.
Recommendation: Get another vintage.
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3/24/2022 - BoyBacchus Likes this wine: 90 Points
90pts. A wine that improved with age based on previous notes from 2019, 2020 and 2021. This time it had its best showing. Tannins were mild, blue berry, black currant fruits. Very good QPR all these years later. Not sure it will improve from here though, in its prime right now.
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1/29/2022 - golfhawk Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good blue fruits and soft tannins. Drink now as I don’t see it getting much better.
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12/13/2021 - gmbdds wrote: 91 Points
Lively blueberry and blackberry. Pepper, orange and spice compliment the fruit on the palate. Supported by fresh acidity. Drinks well upon opening and seems like near term drinker.
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9/5/2021 - Doc2 wrote:
Just ok. Felt disjointed
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7/27/2021 - djpo wrote: 91 Points
Lush with a strong berry finish.
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1/10/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
4 Kevin White Wines: Tasted next to the 2017 La Fraternite & En Hommage. Solid but not as good as the 2017 version. Raspberries, floral, earth, mild funk and minerals. A bit shorter finish than the 17. I don't see this wine as a long term ager and consume from now to 2024.
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11/8/2020 - The Wine Write Likes this wine:
Delicious, savory red fruit flavors. Smooth, silky texture and a long, spicy finish. Huge value.
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4/24/2020 - geexploitation wrote:
Awesome $30 bottle. Rich and substantial without being flabby. Primarily fruity, with earth emerging with air exposure. Long finish.
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10/15/2019 - pgallant wrote: 95 Points
Delicious
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6/24/2019 - jmcmchi Likes this wine:
Ripe and red with open spice
Nice balance, tannins still evolving
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3/13/2019 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very round and fruity. Needs time. Nice gritty tannins in the background to provide grip. Nice raspberry fruits. Good long finish.
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3/13/2019 - tjross Likes this wine: 92 Points
Double decanted. Might be the biggest predominant Grenache I’ve come across. Definitely on the young side, but drinkable (gluggable) from the start. Really tasty.
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10/20/2018 - Dale M wrote: 91 Points
Another impressive showing from this producer, P&P. As my domestic Grenache is down to 2 bottles, this was an excellent counter to my lack of enthusiasm for this grape from outside of France. Ripe, but full of energy, framboise on the nose, ripe strawberry on the palate. great spices added too.
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9/15/2018 - cpsmith33 Likes this wine: 90 Points
With a few hour decant this is drinking well right now. Needs the decant though.
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